VIPsports Drag Racing Atlanta preview

VIPsports.com Goes To School--
Milford, Michigan. The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Summernationals
takes place this weekend in Commerce, Georgia and the VIPsports.com team
is on the road south. With just a short rest after the their...

VIPsports.com Goes To School--

Milford, Michigan. The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Summernationals
takes place this weekend in Commerce, Georgia and the VIPsports.com team
is on the road south. With just a short rest after the their initial
four week "spring tour" through Florida, Texas and Nevada, the crew and
car are ready to race again.

In spite of the long drive ahead of them, the ParkerTech Racing Services
crew made time to visit Highland Middle School, near their home shop in
Milford. Sixth graders were treated to a tour of the support rig and the
VIPsports.com Dodge Stratus Top Alcohol Funny Car. Frank Parker, team
owner and crew chief, described the team effort involved in running a
race car, how the car worked and answered lots of questions. Going by
those questions, NHRA is going to have a new group of fans and junior
dragster racers.

Performing community services is an important family value of Parker's
and his crew. "I love doing things with kids," said Parker. "This
presentation was really special because my daughter, Rachel, is in the
class. In a way, the response from the kids is more satisfying than
winning a race." When the transporter pulled out of the school parking
lot, the whole crew was in high spirits from all the thanks and well
wishes.

The Mopar Hemi-powered Dodge Stratus has been refreshed and is ready to
make the winning run at the Atlanta-area track. Top Alcohol qualifying
is scheduled for Friday, May 5, at 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm. The final
qualifying session is on Saturday at 1:30 pm, with the first round of
eliminations at 4:45 pm. The opening ceremonies begin Sunday at 10:00
am, eliminations at 11:00. For more information on the race, and Atlanta
Dragway, call 404-249-6400 or visit www.atlantadragway.com.